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Ken Nelson Auto Plaza earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $407
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$10 above IL median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Dixon, ILUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Ken Nelson Auto Plaza earned this grade
Ken Nelson Auto Plaza received an A grade; in September 2026, CarEdge reviewed one verified quote. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — The one quote listed $407 in dealer fees.
Where to push back
The $407 in dealer fees was $9.87 above the Median state fee in IL, which is $397.13. The Median state fee is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask whether any fee is negotiable, and request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle’s selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Ken Nelson Auto Plaza
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Recent Quotes
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1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Ken Nelson Auto Plaza
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ken Nelson Auto Plaza charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Ken Nelson Auto Plaza charges $407 in dealer fees. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza earns Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Ken Nelson Auto Plaza add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Ken Nelson Auto Plaza typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Ken Nelson Auto Plaza a good dealership?
Ken Nelson Auto Plaza earns a Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Ken Nelson Auto Plaza?
CarEdge reviews Ken Nelson Auto Plaza on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $407 versus an IL median of $397. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Ken Nelson Auto Plaza a transparent Ram dealer in Dixon?
CarEdge has limited data on Ken Nelson Auto Plaza so far. Ken Nelson Auto Plaza holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Ken Nelson Auto Plaza compare to other Ram dealers?
You can compare Ken Nelson Auto Plaza's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ram dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ram dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ram Dealerships in Rockford, Best Ram Dealerships in Illinois and Best Ram Dealerships in the US rank Ram dealers on the same data.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Ken Nelson Auto Plaza in Dixon, IL, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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